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'World Meditates with Gurudev' sets record for largest meditation gathering

According to the release, the meditation session led by Gurudev was streamed live, with millions joining virtually and even physically in large groups to meditate for global peace and harmony

99% of Tripura villages now have banking access within 5 km: CM Saha

CM Saha stated that Tripura has achieved complete financial inclusion, with every village in the state now having access to a banking touchpoint or outlet, in line with the National Strategy

Vaishnaw calls for focus on safety, maintenance, innovation in railways

Vaishnaw announced a significant focus on maintenance, innovation, industry collaborations, enhanced inspection systems, and improved training for officers and technicians

Students behind bomb threat to three schools in Delhi, say police

During counselling, both students revealed that they had got the idea from previous incidents of bomb threats being made to schools

Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh record sharp rise in forest fires: ISFR

The India State of Forest Report (ISFR) - 2023, released on Saturday, showed that Uttarakhand recorded 5,351 forest fires in the last season (November 2022 to June 2023)

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Winter session of Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha records 106% productivity

Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania announced the indefinite adjournment of the seventh session of the 14th Vidhan Sabha, with four meetings spanning a total of 21 hours and 20 minutes

UP registers second-highest green cover increase in country as per ISFR

India's total forest and tree cover has increased by 1,445 sq km since 2021, reaching 25.17 per cent of the total geographical area in 2023, according to the latest government data

Delhi's AQI improves to 'very poor', maximum temp at 23.4 degree Celsius

The weather office has predicted moderate fog on Sunday with the maximum and minimum temperatures expected to hover around 24 and eight degrees Celsius

PDP leader Iltija Mufti accuses CM Abdullah of cancelling 150k ration cards

The PDP leader who is a vocal critic of the National Conference government also complained about the power curtailments durin the ongoing winter months

Inconceivable that NEP not implemented in some states: V-P Dhankhar

The vice president also cautioned against people who have inimical intentions and evil designs towards the country's progress

Marriage is a relationship built on mutual trust, companionship: SC

It added that the court has consistently held that prolonged separation, coupled with inability to reconcile, is a relevant factor in deciding matrimonial disputes

Major landslide occurs in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh, no casualty reported

The landslide probably occurred when debris from another road that is under construction above the main road started sliding

Why is ECI afraid of transparency, asks Cong after election rule tweak

The government has tweaked an election rule to prevent public inspection of certain electronic documents such as CCTV camera and webcasting footage

Former Haryana CM Om Prakash Chautala cremated with state honours

The Haryana government declared a three-day state mourning on Friday. It has also declared Saturday a public holiday in all its offices as a mark of respect

Allu Arjun attended screening despite police saying no: CM; actor refutes

CM alleged that even after the death of a woman in a stampede, the actor did not leave the cinema hall, prompting the police to force him out

Number of domestic migrants drops by 12% to 402 mn since 2011: EAC-PM

Consequently, the paper said, the migration rate which stood at 37.64 per cent of total population as per Census 2011, is estimated to have reduced to 28.88 per cent

CAG report highlights manpower shortage across Maha's health institutions

The Comptroller and Auditor General noted that providing adequate and quality healthcare services to a large population requires a robust healthcare infrastructure and services

Mumbai boat accident: Body of missing boy found, death toll rises to 15

The incident occurred on December 18, when the Indian Navy lost control while undertaking engine trials in Mumbai Harbour due to an engine malfunction

India's green cover rises, now 25.17% of geographical area: Govt report

The tree cover increased by 1,289 sq km and now constitutes 3.41 per cent of the country's geographical area